Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is ready in 30 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 669 kcal and 58 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.71. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 669 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.71
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Raw peeled prawns400 g
- Corn grits120 g
- Milk300 g
- Cheddar cheese60 g
- Butter20 g
- Garlic12 g
- Sweet paprika4 g
- Dried chili (optional)2 g
- Lemon (optional)20 g
Method
Bring the milk to a simmer in a pot, whisk in the grits and cook over low heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
Stir the cheddar and half the butter into the grits and season. Keep warm.
Warm the rest of the butter in a pan and cook the crushed garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp and chili and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and just cooked through.
Spoon the shrimp over the grits and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 669 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 58 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
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